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Review
. 2018 Apr;10(4):2519-2527.
doi: 10.21037/jtd.2018.02.72.

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: recent updates

Anuradha Ramaswamy  1 , Jonathan Puchalski  1
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Review

Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction: recent updates

Anuradha Ramaswamy et al. J Thorac Dis. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

Emphysema causes significant morbidity and mortality, incurring both financial and psychosocial costs. Alternatives to medical therapy and surgical lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) have increased interest in bronchoscopic techniques. Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction (BLVR) is still in its infancy and additional trials and follow-up are critical. However, several new randomized clinical trials (RCTs) have demonstrated improvement in lung function, quality of life and exercise capacity in select patients receiving endobronchial valves and coil therapy. This article highlights recent data regarding bronchoscopic treatment of emphysema.

Keywords: Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction surgery (BLVR surgery); emphysema; endobronchial coils; endobronchial valves; endobronchial vapor therapy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Conflicts of Interest: The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare.

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Figure 1
Bronchoscopic lung volume reduction techniques include (A) intrabronchial valves and (B) coils. A patient with emphysema (C) subsequently had coils placed (D).
Figure 2
Figure 2
Key points regarding endobronchial valves, coils, vapor and sealant therapy for severe emphysema. BLVR, bronchoscopic lung volume reduction.
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